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Charging the battery (fig. 61)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Remove right fairing (page 54), undo the screw (1) amd
remove the upper bracket. Always disconnect the black
negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive
terminal (
+
).
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away from
heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals:
red to positive terminal (
+
), black to negative terminal (-).
Important
Make sure the charger is off when you connect the
battery to it or you might get sparks at the battery
terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Reinstall the battery on its mount and secure the upper
bracket with the screw (1). Connect the terminals. Use
some grease on the fastening screws to improve
conductive capacity.
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5-10 hours.
1
–
+
fig. 61